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    Last year, this blog had its humble beginnings. When I started sharing my experiences during Ramadan over here, I hadn’t really planned much. The posts were spontaneous and had a personal tone. There wasn’t any… 

    2012, in fact 1433

      It’s right around the corner. In fact, if you crane your neck enough, you just might catch a glimpse of it. Some of you might have already started having that anticipatory feeling which might make… 

      Day 24: Identical Caps of Identity

        “I’m thinking…I’ll get a cap made for myself too. I Am Me.” A sly naughty smile from a friend. Who hasn’t had anything to do with politics or movements, not that he cares much either.… 

        Day 16: Water water everywhere…

          Photo kheench lo jitni chahiye sir. Lekin please yahan par namaz nahi padhiye. That was the sudden change in tone from friendly to pleading, as the security guard saw me bring out my prayer rug… 

          Day 14: In-dependent Ol’ Delhi

            Independence Day it was. And the trip was to the quarters of the Old Walled City which falls under the shadow of that marvel in red sandstone where Prime Ministers stand atop a pedestal and… 

            Day 12: Tailing the Dead

              The company of the dead tends to give out a lot of lessons.You just need to spend some time in their company, and the lessons start coming to you on their own. Such was the… 

              Day 11: Who’s up for playing high stakes?

                Fridays. That day of the week which everyone starts looking forward to even before it is over, and keeps looking forward to the till next Friday hits them, and before they know, it’s gone too.…